Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Cottage – National Heritage Week
A Guided Tour of Granny Kate’s Thatched Cottage Guided tours of Granny Kate’s thatched cottage, a truly authentic Irish thatched cottage located in a picture postcard setting near the
Events
Hands across the sands a resounding success
Monday the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre would like to thank all those who participated in their ‘Hands across the Sands’ event on Monday last. A crowd of well
The Ardara show is back!
Saturday, August 13th Ardara Show prepares for its return The Ardara Show’s return on Saturday August 13th, after a break of a year, is expected to attract the exhibitor and
St. Columba’s reunion of the class of 81′
The Class from 1976-81 re-union The above had a wonderful day on Saturday, the 2nd of July in their old ‘alma mater’ of St. Columba’s Comprehensive, followed by a meal
Downstrands Brochure Launch
Monday 4th of July @ 7:30pm Downstrands Community Development group welcomes you to their ‘Tourism Brochure launch’ in the Lake House Hotel, on the 4th of July. There, you can
Community Fundraiser
A community at it’s best over the past number of weeks, members of a fundraising committee have been going door to door selling tickets for a local family who have
The Dolmen Centre presents ‘Hands across the Sands’
August bank holiday, Monday, the 1st of August The Dolmen Centre are running a novel event on the August bank holiday on Narin beach. They aim to get as many
Melting Pot – Programme of Events
Friday 3rd to Monday the 6th of June Check out the attached programme of events for another of Ardara’s bustling Festivals, which has something to offer all the family. With
The Rectors ‘Cycle Challenge’
Saturday the 28th of May This promises to be another cycle highlight in the ‘pedal’ calendar, where cyclists of all abilities get out and enjoy this most social of events.
The Ardara Show is Back!!
After being cancelled in 2015, the Ardara Show, one of the key agricultural events in the county, is to make its return on Saturday August 13th. New areas have been
The Melting Pot – Global Market
Venue: The Heritage Centre, Sunday the 5th of June As part of the The Melting Pot weekend, there will be a ‘Global Market’ held in the above venue from Noon
Mickey Kennedy Memorial Golf cheque presentation
Pictured are David Kelly, Maria Kelly {Secretary}, Rev. John Deane {Treasurer}, Michael Kennedy, James O’ Donnell, (Chairman), from the St. Shanaghan, Sheltered Housing Committee receiving a cheque from Charlene Mc
Draiocht Drama Group visit
The Playboy of the Western World The Dublin based Daíocht Group proudly presents The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge on Saturday, 7th May, 2016 at the Heritage Centre,
Mortgage Open Day – Saturday 23rd April Ulster Bank Ardara
Looking for a Mortgage or just looking for a better deal on your mortgage, Ulster Bank has you covered. This Saturday (April 23rd) Emer and Elaine
Annual Paddy McGill Lecture
Annual Paddy McGill Lecture The Heritage Centre was the venue for the latest annual Paddy McGill Lecture on the 19th of March last, which this year saw it’s topic as ‘The
Mid West Donegal Vintage club fundraising
As the new show and run season is now getting into full swing, The Mid West Donegal Vintage club would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone involved
Traditional weekend at Annora
AnnieTom Traditional weekend The 6th annual Trad weekend takes place in Annora’s bar, Narin, Portnoo on the 8th, 9th and 10th of April. All Musician’s, Singers, Dancers and Story-Tellers welcome.
Mountain Rescue Quiz
Fundraising Quiz There is a quiz in Nancy’s Bar, Front Street, Ardara this Thursday 7th April in Aid of the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team, hosted by Kevin Maguire and Richard
Ardara celebrates Commemoration
Easter Rising Commemoration A large group of people attended the above event on Sunday last where local historian, Conor Whyte (who was MC for the event) gave a brief detail
Local news, Mar. 24th
Martina Maguire Memorial 10K: The Martina Maguire Memorial 10K takes place on Sunday, 24th April starting at 1pm. Registration will take place at the Parish Centre from 11.30 am. Refreshments
Ardara welcomes St. Patrick!
Well attended Parade Ardara welcomed St. Patrick on Sunday last, and a large crowd turned out to see the large array of floats and marching bands that graced the Front
A walk on the ‘Wild side’!
Ardara Walking Festival This festival delivered once again, helped in no small way by the fine weather. A large group of walkers descended on Ardara to savour the views, renew
Rosbeg welcomes St. Patrick
A large crowd of several hundred people, made the walk from the Old School to Dawros Bay House a very social and enjoyable event. The fabulous weather which augmented the
Local news
Church of Holy Family Notes Confessions for Easter with extra confessors 8pm Wednesday March 23rd. Anniversary Masses from Monday March 13th, for John Gildea, Lurganboy, and Boyle Family, Tullycleave, Tuesday,
Revolution in the air as Paddy McGill Annual Lecture Returns
Dr. Breandán MacSuibhne The Annual Paddy McGill Lecture will take place in the Heritage Center on Saturday the 19th of March @ 8.30pm This years talk will be
These Boots were Made For Walking – Ardara Walking Festival Returns
Ardara Walking Festival Saturday March 19th & Sunday March 20th Ardara‘s annual walking festival returns on Saturday the 19th of March with one of the most exciting programmes in years. Be
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns for Year 31!
St Patrick is returning to Ardara on the 20th of March 2016 Shamrocks and snakes at the ready, St Patrick is back. The Annual St. Patrick’s day parade will
Ardara news Feb. 15th
Ardara Community Childcare Ltd: Will be hosting an open day on Saturday, 27th February, from 10 to 2pm, parents who plan on using the service from September 2016 should attend.
Ardara Country Music Weekend 22nd – 24th January
Its on its way The Ardara Country and Western Festival .When this festival started 11 years ago its was considered a rare type of event as country music and dancing
New Years Day Swim
A crowd of over 200 swimmers braved the elements on a blustery, cold New Years Day on Narin beach. On the ‘Towel holding’ duties were a large number of supporters,